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India Emerged as a Global Hub for semiconductor design and R&D
In Context As per Industry estimates, India has emerged as a global hub for semiconductor design and Research Development. Semiconductors They are also called chips or integrated circuits, which are tiny electronic circuits made mainly from silicon. They contain millions or billions of components like transistors, diodes, capacitors, and resistors that work together to process and control electrical signals.
Thorium can Power India’s 100 GWe by 2047 Mission
Context The SHANTI Act 2025 represents a watershed moment for India’s atomic energy programme; however, resolving the challenges of thorium utilisation is urgent. India’s Thorium Reserves India has one of the largest reserves of thorium in the world. Together, Kerala and Odisha account for over 70% of India’s thorium.
Failure of Atomic Clock Cripples ISRO’s NavIC
Context India’s indigenous navigation satellite system Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) has suffered a setback after the failure of the IRNSS-1F satellite due to malfunction of its last operational rubidium atomic clock. About Atomic clock An Atomic Clock is a highly precise time-keeping device that measures time based on the natural vibration frequency of atoms, usually cesium or rubidium atoms. It is considered the most accurate time-keeping technology, capable of maintaining accur
National Biofoundry Network: Catalyzing India's Bioeconomy by 2025 and Beyond for UPSC
India's National Biofoundry Network aims to leverage synthetic biology and advanced automation to industrialize biomanufacturing, targeting a $150 billion Bioeconomy by 2025. This strategic initiative by the DBT seeks to accelerate indigenous innovation and address the 'valley of death' in biotech, despite facing challenges in human capital, funding, and regulatory harmonization.
Why is Rajasthan’s property Bill drawing scrutiny?Kharg IslandAtomic clock on NavIC satellite calls time; ISRO’s ‘GPS’ weakensExperts clash over HALEU-Th fuel for Indian nuclear reactorsS3V Vascular unit launches indigenous TAVR system for preclinical studiesIndia’s navigation satellite system suffers major setback: 1 of 4 operational IRNSS satellites fails
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SHANTI act : How thorium can power India’s 100 GWe by 2047 mission
Source: Indian express(Page16) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
Uranium Deposits in Jadugoda: Mining and Controversies
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Uranium Deposits in Jadugoda: Mining and Controversies
Social Media's Evolving Architecture: Regulatory Challenges and Digital Governance in India (UPSC GS-II, III)
The architecture of social media is rapidly evolving, driven by Web3 decentralization and AI integration, presenting complex challenges for digital governance. India's regulatory framework, primarily the IT Rules, 2021, aims to ensure platform accountability and public order amidst these shifts, balancing national security concerns with digital rights in a dynamic technological landscape.
Asteroid YR4: no longer a threat
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
Scientists rewire bacteria to build ‘designer’ proteins on demand
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
LIGO-India: India’s Gravitational Wave Observatory
Context The construction of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO)-India in Hingoli district, Maharashtra has faced delays, as the Engineering, Procurement and Construction tender is yet to be awarded nearly a year after being floated. About LIGO-India LIGO-India is a major mega-science project aimed at detecting gravitational waves, ripples in spacetime, predicted by Albert Einstein in his Theory of General Relativity (1915). These waves are produced by phenomena such as
Strategic Imperatives of Indigenous Missile Development: India's Pursuit of Self-Reliance in Defence Technology
India's push for indigenous missile development, a core component of its strategic autonomy, faces complex challenges despite robust policy intent. This analysis uses a hypothetical 'Blue Sparrow Missile' program to dissect the institutional frameworks, technological hurdles, and policy implementations governing India's journey towards self-reliance in defence technology.
THAAD Missile System: Geostrategic Implications, Capabilities, and India's Strategic Calculus (UPSC GS-III)
The THAAD Missile System, a cornerstone of US layered missile defense, intercepts ballistic missiles in their terminal phase, leveraging advanced radar and kinetic-kill technology. Its deployment has significant geopolitical ramifications, particularly in East Asia, creating strategic stability paradoxes and diplomatic friction. For India, understanding THAAD's operational and strategic dimensions is crucial for informing its own indigenous missile defense aspirations and navigating complex regional security dynamics.
India’s ‘leaky pipeline’ Problem
In News Recently, it has been observed that Globally, women are underrepresented in STEM, a problem often called the “leaky pipeline.” About Women remain significantly underrepresented in STEM globally and in India, despite progress in education access. Women constitute only 35% of STEM graduates across the world and earn only 40% of STEM PhDs. Further, based on data from 146 nations, women scientists comprise only 30% of the STEM workforce, which includes academic jobs and faculty positions.
Quantum Computing
Quantum computing leverages quantum mechanics to solve complex problems, a critical topic for UPSC GS Paper III. It offers applications in cybersecurity, drug discovery, and AI, but faces challenges like decoherence and ethical concerns.